Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has blamed Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi for failing to secure a strategic corridor for the Northeast, stating that their leadership decisions isolated Assam from global trade. Speaking at the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, Sarma highlighted how historical missteps led to the region’s economic and infrastructural…
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has commenced work on the ₹30-crore Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC) in Unnao, aiming to boost industrial growth and logistics efficiency in the region. Project Overview and Infrastructure Development The IMLC spans 135.26 hectares near the Lucknow-Kanpur State Highway, strategically positioned for seamless connectivity to the…
Sanghvi Movers Ltd, India’s leading crane rental service provider, is aiming for 25–30% top-line growth in FY26, backed by a strong order book and expansion into the wind EPC segment. Strategic Growth and Market Expansion The company expects its core crane rental business to grow by 10–15%, while its wind EPC segment is projected to…
Shravin Bharti Mittal, heir to the $27.2 billion Bharti fortune, has officially relocated from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing Britain’s increasingly stringent tax regime. Mittal, a key stakeholder in BT Group Plc with a 24.5% share, had previously declared the UK as his residence but has now shifted to…
HBL Engineering Ltd has reported a 40.7% year-on-year (YoY) decline in EBITDA, falling to ₹78 crore in the January-March quarter of FY25. The company’s EBITDA margin contracted to 16.94%, down from 21.74% in the same period last year. Revenue and Profit Decline in Q4 FY25 HBL Engineering’s total revenue dropped 24% YoY, reaching ₹459.8 crore,…
Ashok Leyland Ltd, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has earmarked ₹1,000 crore for capital expenditure (capex) in FY26, focusing on product innovation, technology development, and subsidiary investments. Strategic Investments and Growth Plans The company, which ended FY25 with a net cash surplus of ₹4,242 crore, plans to invest heavily in its electric vehicle…
The Government of India has ratified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) interest rate at 8.25% for the financial year 2024-25, ensuring stable returns for over 7 crore subscribers. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon credit the interest amount to members’ accounts. Government Approval and EPFO Decision The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of…
Blue Water Logistics Ltd, a leading multimodal transport services provider, has announced its initial public offering (IPO) with a price band of ₹132–135 per share. The IPO will open for subscription on May 27, 2025, and close on May 29, 2025. The shares are set to be listed on the NSE Emerge platform. IPO Details…
India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, reaching a $4 trillion GDP milestone, according to NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam. The announcement was made during the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, citing International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. India’s Economic Growth and Global Ranking India now ranks behind only the…
Tata Motors Ltd is set to undergo a strategic demerger, splitting its Commercial Vehicles (CV) and Passenger Vehicles (PV) businesses into two independently listed entities. The move, approved by shareholders in early FY26, is expected to be effective in the second half of 2025, according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran. Strategic Clarity and Growth Focus The…
